Bean smoothie study hopes to unlock colon cancer prevention secrets

NCT ID NCT06032104

First seen Dec 29, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study tests whether adding beans to the diet can improve gut health and metabolism in overweight adults aged 30-80 who are scheduled for a colonoscopy. Participants will drink a bean smoothie daily for two weeks, and researchers will measure changes in gut bacteria, blood markers, and colon tissue. The goal is to learn how beans might help prevent colon cancer in the future.

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  • University of California Davis

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    Sacramento, California, 95817, United States

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